Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick became the first governor of that state to march in a gay pride parade on Saturday which he did alongside his … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick First to March with Pride
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Stones, Tear Gas Mark Gay Pride Rally in Bucharest, Romania
Approximately 500 marchers at a gay rights rally in Bucharest, Romania were met by hundreds of protesters who hurled stones, eggs, tomatoes, and trash … [Read more...] about Stones, Tear Gas Mark Gay Pride Rally in Bucharest, Romania
Kalamazoo, Michigan Reverses Domestic Partner Rights
Following a Michigan Court of Appeals ruling on May 23 that the state's marriage amendment prohibits public employers from offering domestic partner … [Read more...] about Kalamazoo, Michigan Reverses Domestic Partner Rights
Gay Rights Rally in Latvia Held with Massive Police Presence
Just days after a gay rights rally in Moscow was shattered by violence, a similar rally of about 400 brave activists took place in Riga, Latvia over … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Rally in Latvia Held with Massive Police Presence
Moscow Gay Rights Rally Turns Violent
British activist Peter Tatchell and Right Said Fred singer Richard Fairbrass were assaulted on camera as a gay rights march in Moscow turned violent … [Read more...] about Moscow Gay Rights Rally Turns Violent
Transgender Italian Politician Joins Moscow Gay Pride
Transgender Italian politician Vladimir Luxuria landed in Moscow to join activists and supporters at Moscow Gay Pride on Sunday and was granted a visa … [Read more...] about Transgender Italian Politician Joins Moscow Gay Pride
Lawrence, Kansas Approves Domestic Partnerships
On Tuesday night, commissioners in Lawrence, Kansas made it the first city in the state to approve a domestic partnership registry. (video) According … [Read more...] about Lawrence, Kansas Approves Domestic Partnerships
In Poland, Warsaw Gay Rights March Draws 5,000
A gay rights march took place on Saturday in Warsaw and drew approximately 5,000 demonstrators, reports the AP. It was a strong show of civil force in … [Read more...] about In Poland, Warsaw Gay Rights March Draws 5,000
The War Over Christopher Street
The L.A. Times ran an article today on the changing face of New York's West Village, the piers, and Christopher Street, where today youths congregate … [Read more...] about The War Over Christopher Street
Bush, Pope, Ahmadinejad in Human Rights ‘Hall of Shame’
The International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) is today, May 17th. It marks the day in 1990 that the World Health Organization removed homosexuality … [Read more...] about Bush, Pope, Ahmadinejad in Human Rights ‘Hall of Shame’